107 million coronavirus vaccine doses have been administered in the U.S.
The pace of COVID-19 vaccinations is increasing dramatically everyday, with 107 million doses now having been administered in the United States.
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LPD: Two brothers arrested, charged with assaulting and robbing a 78-year-old business owner
The Sumter Police Department says two brothers are in custody and charged with the assault and robbery of a 78-year-old business owner.
RCSD: One dead, two arrested after rival gangs clash at Capital City Cycles
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department held a press conference Monday to provide an update on the deadly shooting that occurred last week at Capital City Cycles.
Harvest Hope announces Erinn Rowe will take over as CEO
Harvest Hope Food Bank has a new CEO. Monday, the food bank announced Midlands banker and former Harvest Hope Board Member Erinn Rowe will take over the role. Rowe succeeds former CEO Wendy Broderick, who passed away in January.
Applications now being accepted for Orangeburg Advance College
Applications from high school students are being accepted for Orangeburg’s new advance college. Students in grades 9-12 will be able to earn both a high school diploma and an associates degree through the Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College.
Facebook rolls out new tool to help people find people find a COVID-19 vaccine
If you need help finding a COVID-19 vaccine, Facebook is rolling out a handful of new tools to help people get vaccinated. They’re calling it the “Coronavirus Information Center.”
DHEC: 310 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, no new deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state’s latest coronavirus numbers as of Sunday.
Report: Cigarette sales up during COVID-19 pandemic
Cigarette sales are going up during the pandemic, while the number of people seeking help to quit smoking fell 27%.
TSA reports new pandemic travel record on Friday
Air travel in the United States has hit a new pandemic record. The Transportation Security Administration says more than 1.3 million people were screened at airports on Friday. That’s the highest number since March 15, 2020.
First batch of stimulus payments being sent out
The first batch of stimulus payments from the Biden administration’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package is rolling out. Direct deposits are going out first, with $1,400 for eligible people who make less than $75,000, heads of households who earn less than $112,000, will receive $500 and married couples who bring in less than $150,000.
